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Ā Date: 30 April 2025 | ā° Time: 4 PM
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Nutrition plays a critical role in brain injury rehabilitation, yet it is often overlooked.Ā Patients with neurological conditions have higher metabolic demands, altered swallowing function, and complex nutritional needs that can directly impact their recovery and long-term health.
In this webinar,Ā Neurorehabilitation Dietitian Vishwa RamnaniĀ will explore theĀ nutritional challenges faced by individuals with brain injuriesĀ and theĀ practical strategiesĀ case managers, solicitors, and healthcare professionals need to consider when supporting these clients.
Drawing onĀ real-life case studies, Vishwa will highlight:
š¹Ā Why nutrition matters in brain injury rehabilitationĀ ā the physiological and cognitive impact of malnutrition.
š¹Ā Common nutritional challengesĀ ā dysphagia, appetite changes, behavioural barriers, and physical limitations.
š¹Ā Long-term considerationsĀ ā from acute care to home-based rehabilitation, how to ensure sustained nutritional support.
š¹Ā Practical management strategiesĀ ā how dietitians work within the MDT to optimise recovery and quality of life.
Attendees will leaveĀ better informed and more confidentĀ in identifying nutritional risks, advocating for appropriate interventions, and ensuring their clients receive the right support at every stage of their rehabilitation journey.